Medal of Freedom Award Nomination Recinded for Paterno


Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey today rescinded their nomination of long-time Penn State football coach Joe Paterno to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Casey and Toomey nominated Paterno for the nation`s highest civilian honor Sept. 7 to recognize him for amassing more wins than any coach in Division I history during his 45-year tenure.

I think only "Bear" Bryant and John Wooden are the only sports figures whose careers coaching have been awarded the medal.